Author Topic: Plini 'The End of Everything' Hype Thread (Read 2829 times)

Shine · « **on:** March 09, 2015, 06:54:39 PM »

Plini is one of my favorite new musicians, and his 3rd EP, capping off the trilogy started with 'Other Things' and 'Sweet Nothings', is coming out tomorrow!

If you've never heard of him, here's a 2 minute taster, 'KO KI': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZUdXcfI0jo

Here are youtube links to his two previous EPs:
Other Things: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wQs58Rl3DY
Sweet Nothings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywlWkkNl19U

And a link to his band camp page: https://plini.bandcamp.com

Seriously check this guy out and join me in getting hyped for his new album.

PS: The new EP features Marco Minnemann on drums.

ariich · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2015, 12:59:42 AM »

Ko Ki isn't a taster from the EP, it was another of his standalone singles. On the whole I haven't found those that interesting, whereas his first 2 EPs are excellent. It's rare that I like instrumental rock that much, but Plini creates such gorgeous vibes with his music!

Looking forward to the new one.

Favourite track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fNhD_lP1F4

Shine · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2015, 06:21:58 AM »

Of course, I didn't mean to imply that KO KI was from the new EP, just that it was a good way for someone who had not heard of Plini to get a taste of what he sounds like.

adace · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2015, 02:25:09 PM »

The new EP is amazing, probably my favorite of the three. Really hope he puts out a full-length soon.

ariich · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2015, 02:39:28 PM »

Yesterday the bandcamp page was saying it would be released tomorrow, but of course in Australia it is already tomorrow!

Just bought it, downloading now.

ariich · « **Reply #5 on:** March 21, 2015, 04:57:59 PM »

So, here's my review for Lady Obscure Music Mag: https://www.ladyobscure.com/albums/plini-the-end-of-everything-ep/

Long story short: I really really like it. Probably roughly on a par with Other Things, which I also really love.

Sacul · « **Reply #6 on:** March 21, 2015, 05:44:22 PM »

Nice review! I'll have to give this one a shot.

Polis · « **Reply #7 on:** April 26, 2015, 06:46:23 PM »

Great artist, found him accidentally from clicking a recommended video on youtube. You guys should check out his friend who is also a solo guitarist, Sithu Aye. A lot more aggressive than Plini, sort of like DT, very killer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUTMM_R1-oY

Sacul · « **Reply #8 on:** April 28, 2015, 02:06:48 PM »

So a collaboration between Plini and David Maxim Micic is possible?

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/today_in_killer_young_musicians_david_maxim_micic__plini_collaboration_and_tour_seem_likely.html

Shine · « **Reply #9 on:** August 28, 2015, 10:03:30 AM »

Quote from: Polis on April 26, 2015, 06:46:23 PM

Great artist, found him accidentally from clicking a recommended video on youtube. You guys should check out his friend who is also a solo guitarist, Sithu Aye. A lot more aggressive than Plini, sort of like DT, very killer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUTMM_R1-oY

You should also check out this collab EP between Sithu Aye and Plini.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8waJzs9iDKM

PixelDream · « **Reply #10 on:** August 17, 2016, 03:57:04 PM »

Bump. This guy is amazing! I went to see Animals as Leaders last month and Plini was playing too but I wasn't familiar with him. I was floating away on fluffy clouds during his set. He really likes the happy stuff and his melodies and phrasing are just sublime. My favorite track has to be this one. The part with the choir is just pure 100% good vibes. https://youtu.be/RggRFyVUiZA

Train of Naught · « **Reply #11 on:** August 17, 2016, 04:47:04 PM »

Was it the Patronaat Haarlem gig? I wanted to see Plini so bad but I dislike AAL so decided not to go. Also, Patronaat is pretty much next to my new house

So hyped for the new album btw, the single is really fucking good.

rumborak · « **Reply #12 on:** February 19, 2017, 05:10:16 PM »

Randomly bumping this thread. I was at my rock gym today, climbing happily, when they put Plini on! I had no idea what it is, so I had to check at the front desk. Good stuff.

goo-goo · « **Reply #13 on:** November 26, 2020, 07:00:53 AM »

Plini new album out today

https://plini.bandcamp.com/

HOF · « **Reply #14 on:** November 26, 2020, 08:22:16 AM »

I enjoy Plini’s music but never bought any of it. Should probably do that!

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #15 on:** November 27, 2020, 08:17:49 AM »

Fun Fact: Plini was an un-heard-of guitarist back around 2009/2010 timeframe and we were both members at the old Mike Portnoy forum. Plini used to ask the members of that forum to give him "feelings" to express on the guitar and so someone would post "Anxious" and I'll be damned if the dude didn't pull it off. He would play and it would literally sound exactly like the feeling someone had mentioned. When someone posted something like "angry, but funny" and he did it again that was when I decided to invite him to play lead guitar on the first album from The ANABASIS.

For the epic track "Vikings" I asked him to express "rage" and "hostility" and he really did a great job. In terms of sheer technicality there are very few players who approach his level.

I had considered having him back on our new album, but I wanted to work with Brick Williams from Hourglass on this album and once I heard Brick's solos for these songs the decision was made. But I will definitely work with Plini again in the future, if he'll return my emails, that is

HOF · « **Reply #16 on:** November 27, 2020, 08:51:00 AM »

Quote from: kirksnosehair on November 27, 2020, 08:17:49 AM

Fun Fact: Plini was an un-heard-of guitarist back around 2009/2010 timeframe and we were both members at the old Mike Portnoy forum. Plini used to ask the members of that forum to give him "feelings" to express on the guitar and so someone would post "Anxious" and I'll be damned if the dude didn't pull it off. He would play and it would literally sound exactly like the feeling someone had mentioned. When someone posted something like "angry, but funny" and he did it again that was when I decided to invite him to play lead guitar on the first album from The ANABASIS.

For the epic track "Vikings" I asked him to express "rage" and "hostility" and he really did a great job. In terms of sheer technicality there are very few players who approach his level.

I had considered having him back on our new album, but I wanted to work with Brick Williams from Hourglass on this album and once I heard Brick's solos for these songs the decision was made. But I will definitely work with Plini again in the future, if he'll return my emails, that is

I remember hearing about him from the MP Forum but did not realize he was once a member. Or maybe I just forgot! Cool either way.

Nachtmerrie · « **Reply #17 on:** November 27, 2020, 11:28:01 AM »

Fantastic musician, amazing album. The way he blends al these different styles together is just inimitable.
I've heard this album four times today and every time after it's finished I wanted to push the repeat button.
Yes, it's technical but above all I feel his music and it makes me smile. What a unique talent.

Can't wait to see him live again.

HOF · « **Reply #18 on:** December 23, 2020, 05:53:53 PM »

Here’s an article by Plini talking a little about the MP and JP forums and the role they played in building his fan base:

https://theindustryobserver.thebrag.com/how-i-gained-1-million-streams-in-60-hrs/

King Puppies and the Acid Guppies · « **Reply #19 on:** December 23, 2020, 07:09:53 PM »

Quote from: HOF on November 27, 2020, 08:51:00 AM

Quote from: kirksnosehair on November 27, 2020, 08:17:49 AM
Fun Fact: Plini was an un-heard-of guitarist back around 2009/2010 timeframe and we were both members at the old Mike Portnoy forum. Plini used to ask the members of that forum to give him "feelings" to express on the guitar and so someone would post "Anxious" and I'll be damned if the dude didn't pull it off. He would play and it would literally sound exactly like the feeling someone had mentioned. When someone posted something like "angry, but funny" and he did it again that was when I decided to invite him to play lead guitar on the first album from The ANABASIS.

For the epic track "Vikings" I asked him to express "rage" and "hostility" and he really did a great job. In terms of sheer technicality there are very few players who approach his level.

I had considered having him back on our new album, but I wanted to work with Brick Williams from Hourglass on this album and once I heard Brick's solos for these songs the decision was made. But I will definitely work with Plini again in the future, if he'll return my emails, that is

I remember hearing about him from the MP Forum but did not realize he was once a member. Or maybe I just forgot! Cool either way.

I remember having a great time interacting with him back on the MP forum.

I still have those songs he made with ideas from MP forum called The Gift (I think there were 3 in total) and listen to them regularly. Super talented dude.

roa71 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 29, 2020, 05:56:07 PM »

Check out my recent interview with Plini on Sonic Perspectives where we discuss his new album among other things.

https://www.sonicperspectives.com/interviews/interview-with-plini

me7 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 12, 2022, 09:30:23 AM »

I listened to Impulse Voices a few times when it was released in late 2020. For whatever reason, it didn't grab me back then. Today I listened to it for the first time again since then and it hit me hard

LithoJazzoSphere · « **Reply #22 on:** March 12, 2022, 09:47:22 AM »

I'm hoping for a similar experience at some point. I love his earlier work, but IV hasn't connected with me yet. I don't know if it just needs more plays, or possibly I was burned out on the style from listening to it heavily the few years before that. Intervals' release the same year and Sithu Aye's from last year had similar issues for me, for example.

Quote from: PixelDream on August 17, 2016, 03:57:04 PM

He really likes the happy stuff and his melodies and phrasing are just sublime.

I've heard this sentiment a number of times before, and it always slightly confuses me. His sound definitely isn't dark, like a lot of music I like is, but the vibe I get from Plini's music is often more of melancholic nostalgia than anything. There is a lot of other music I would far sooner describe as "happy" that is brighter and more direct-sounding, with far fewer minor chords and complex harmonies.

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